For several years, the administrations in Springfield had other priorities and were unwilling – I say again, unwilling – to support this … over a few narrow interests,

With the appointment of Inspector General Hoffman, anyone who tries to scam the government — either on the job or through a contract — will do so with fair warning: They will be caught and...

I wish I had a broom, … That would have been great. `Mayor hangs over balcony with a broom,’ that would have been great. I thought of that when I left, darn it. I should...

They never give up and they play as a team,

The strength of the Democratic Party of Cook County is not something that just happened.

What is inherently wrong with the word ‘politician’ if the fellow has devoted his life to holding public office and trying to do something for his people?

As a former federal prosecutor, David has the skills and experience necessary to root out corruption and help us maintain the highest ethical standards in city government,

The policeman isn’t there to create disorder; the policeman is there to preserve disorder.

Rosa Parks changed the course of history, not only for African Americans, but for all of America. ‘ Her life was a testament to the power of one. ‘ For that she will forever be...

Television and radio do a wonderful job in focusing attention on the problems of our society.

We believe we will see improvement in the ethics and integrity of city government,

While I can’t change what happened in the past, I can take responsibility for it,

They have vilified me, they have crucified me; yes, they have even criticized me.

They wanted to do it tomorrow because some of the ballplayers, you know, may be going out of town or something, so we don’t want to miss anyone. That’s one thing, we don’t want to...

I resent insinuendos

Transportation has been the backbone of the Chicago economy ever since the city was founded, … First it was water, then railroads, then highways and then aviation.

They are not suggesting that people change their travel plans, but they have called for increased vigilance from passengers and authorities,

Good government is good politics.

Chicago has a long history of having great sporting events, and we look forward to being the host city for the 2006 Gay Games, … Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Chicagoans have contributed substantially to...

We have to face it: in America today the way to have fun and celebrate is to break a store window and take something. That’s the way it is, today in America, and we have...

To higher and higher platitudes.

I mean why? Why do you have to bring that up?

The police are not here to create disorder, they’re here to preserve disorder.

The Democratic Party is the party that opened its arms. We opened them to every nationality, every creed. We opened them to the immigrants. The Democratic Party is the party of the people.

I resent insinuendoes.

Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn’t have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?

I wish I did, that would have been great, … You’re right, that would have been a great wager.

Power is dangerous unless you have humility.

We as Democrats have no apologies to make to anyone.

No poll can equal the day-to-day visits of the men and women of the Democratic Party.

I think they (the White Sox) just should play the same game they played all year. They played loose, they played very confident and they never underestimated their opponent, … I think that’s how they’re...

I’m not the last of the old bosses. I’m the first of the new leaders.

city and our country are better because of John H. Johnson’s contributions.

Things like this, you get embarrassed. Things like this, when it happens, you get mad. Things like this, you get disappointed, but then you do something about it. And I have challenges in my life,...

What else do you expect from them? … Let’s talk about this team. … Think about that, why would they do that?

Even the Lord had skeptical members of His party.

We are proud to have with us the poet lariat of Chicago.

It would be incomplete for the city’s proposal to deal with air congestion and not traffic congestion on the ground, … That’s why this proposal, which we hope will generate much public comment, also addresses...

Everybody’s for a form of smoking ban,

Don’t worry if they’re Democrats or Republicans. Give them service and they’ll become Democrats

A newspaper is the lowest thing there is.

We shall reach greater and greater platitudes of achievment.

I just want them to win, win in four, … I don’t want ’em to come back here … no way.

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you’re running on a ticket, you’re running with a team.

It is not lost on any of you that this appointment comes at a time when questions have been raised about the integrity of this administration, … I take these questions very seriously and very...

Sure, I think everybody’s nervous, … Overall, look where the team was. No one expected them to be in first place. They underestimated the team, underestimated [Sox manager] Ozzie [Guillen], and underestimated all the ballplayers....

Well, I wore a Cubs hat, … Remember, these are baseball games.

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